Meet Hew Moran

How old is Hew Moran, and where is he based?

Matt “Hew” Moran is a comedian and gamer based in New York. He was born on April 20, 2000. Viewers know him online as Hew Moran or @HewMoran.

What is Hew Moran known for?

Hew is best known for comedy skits inspired by Fortnite, Roblox, and gaming culture. He plays exaggerated characters who treat the rules of their favorite games as the rules of everyday life, often finding humor in how seriously fans take them.

His videos include the Fortnite Kid sketches and rivalries between Minecraft and Fortnite players. Alongside his character-based comedy, he makes reaction videos and shares his take on gaming news. His channel features both quick YouTube Shorts and longer sketches that give the jokes and characters more room to develop.

You can explore examples of his work in the collection of Hew Moran’s most popular comedy videos.

How many subs and views does Hew Moran have?

As of October 2026, Hew’s official YouTube channel has 8.26 million subscribers and more than 4.4 billion total views. These figures cover the channel as a whole, across its short clips and longer videos.

Was Hew Moran a top breakout creator in 2023?

Yes. YouTube named Hew the No. 6 breakout creator in the United States for 2023. He appeared in the platform’s official year-end roundup, which recognized breakout channels for their growth in U.S. subscribers during the year.

The ranking is documented in YouTube’s 2023 Breakout Creators list, published on December 4, 2023.

How did Hew develop his approach to comedy?

In a January 2023 interview with esports.gg, Hew explained how his early general comedy skits evolved into gaming-focused sketches. Combining those interests helped him find a clearer direction for the channel.

He also described a practical approach to making videos: publish regularly, learn from each upload, and keep improving. His advice to new creators was to build experience through the work itself.